Photographer unknown, 1970s, Seoul, South Korea.

《QueerArch》 is an exhibition consisting of newly commissioned works by artists based in Seoul, South Korea, created after months-long research at QueerArch, also known as Korea Queer Archive. The exhibition challenges the narrow perspectives propagated by biased (art) historical canons and academic institutions, resisting the discursive and academic violence that has resulted in the historical erasure of queer people in Korea. Works in the exhibition take inspiration from historical images and texts from queer publications, artifacts, and films that were made and collected in Korea, creating a unique timeline that manifests in the forms of graphic design, sculptural installation, video, fashion, and more. Through a re-emphasization and re-imagination of the archive, this exhibition makes an important step in underscoring the lineage of queer history in Korea. 《QueerArch》 was supported by Apexart, as one of its open call for curatorial proposals winners.

Further information:
https://apexart.org/lee-kwon.php?utm_source=eflux&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=season1920